An Award Document for a German Cross in Gold

An Award Document for a German Cross in Gold - Formal document, issued to Oberleutnant Erich Huck, on September 10. 1944; folded, holed, slight tear on right side, with facsimile Göring signature; in good/fair condition.

Three award certificates to Georg Mielke, signed by Generalleutnant of the Luftwaffe Gustav Wilke, measuring 14.1 x 19.9 cm; Date of item: March 20, 1941 / September 28, 1944 / October 21, 1944. Condition: very good, some signs of aging. Three award certificates to Georg Mielke, who served in the Luftwaffe. The first award is dated to March 20, 1941. Mielke holds the rank of Gefreiter (Lance Corporal) and is awarded the Parachutist Badge. The document carries a signature of a Generalleutnant in blue ink, but it is unknown whose signature it is. The second award is dated to September 28, 1944, command post (Gef.St. = Gefechtsstand). Mielke holds the rank of Obergefreiter (Senior Lance Corporal) and serves in the 1st Battalion of the Fallschirm-Jäger-Regiment 13 (Parachute Regiment). It was part of the 5th Parachute Division that fought in France. Mielke is awarded the Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe. It is signed in blue ink by Generalleutnant and Division Commander Gustav Wilke. The third award is dated to October 21, 1944, command post. Mielke is awarded the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords. It is signed once more by Gustav Wilke (1898–1977) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.

Heinrich Keßler, 35.4 x 45.7 cm. Date of item: 1941. Condition: excellent. A framed promotion certificate to Reichsbahnassistent (Reich Rail Assistant) Heinrich Keßler, making him Reichsbahnsekretär (Reich Rail Secretary). The certificate is also meant as a reminder for Keßler to stay true to his official oath and act worthy of the trust placed in him. It states that he can be sure of the special protection of the Führer. It is signed in Saarbrücken on Apr 18th, 1941 in the name of the president of the Reich Rail management. The signature is indecipherable.